Royal Visit 2016: Canada Donates $100,000 In Name Of Duke, Duchess Of Cambridge

The Huffington Post Canada

Canada is contributing $100,000 to charities that help indigenous youth and newcomers as a gift to mark the royal tour of the Duke and Duchess of Canada, which ends on Saturday.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced that $50,000 will go to Prince's Charities Canada and be used to promote education and language programs in Canada's indigenous communities.

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge arrive at the Haida Heritage Centre and Museum on Sept. 30, 2016 in Haida Gwaii, B.C. (Photo: Karwai Tang/WireImage)

Prince's Charities Canada focuses on The Prince of Wales's main interests which include helping disadvantaged youth, education, responsible business, environmental sustainability and support for the Canadian Armed Forces, said a news release from the prime minister's office.